½ Real Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1842 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#398497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin: Mexico 1808 - 1814 ½ Real KM#73.
An additional hole was cut out from these coins as payment for the counter-marking work.
Interesting fact
The ½ Real (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) from Costa Rica made of Silver (.903) is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the country. In the early 1840s, Costa Rica was facing a severe economic crisis due to a decline in the coffee industry, which was the main export crop at the time. To address this issue, the government decided to introduce a new currency, the "real," which was divided into two parts: the ½ real and the 1 real. This coin was minted in 1841 and 1842 and was used as a means of exchange for small transactions. Despite its face value, the coin's silver content made it valuable, especially during a time when silver was in high demand. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.
